The TAP Project Page

The TAP (Project #5, July 16)

At a time when powerful processors are so cheap and much of their functionality left unused in a typical application, it’s delightful to look back to hobbyist electronics projects from forty years ago, and admire the optimised design and the skill of those who created them. In the first edition of Elektor magazine in English, December 1974, appeared a lovely touch-activated circuit. We've re-created it for the enjoyment of those who may appreciate the elegance of the design today.

Posts from Club Members about the project..

That should keep me going for a while. So pleased I managed to get my hands on all these beautifully designed proje…

Contributed by @swinders on Jan 16, 2019

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A box from @boldport has arrived, must be my latest #BoldportClub projects... 😋

Contributed by @swinders on Jan 16, 2019

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Finishing the Tap. Soldering skills #boldportclub #boldport #tap #soldering #electronics

Contributed by @nachosmooth on Dec 18, 2018

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@boldport Taken whilst rearranging my Boldport Club drawer

Contributed by @Hossomatic on Jul 24, 2018

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The Tap.. #BoldportClub goes gloriously retro with this beautiful board and 7400 series circuit from the 70s

Contributed by @tardate on May 2, 2017

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Loads of interest in my @boldport #BoldportClub projects at today's @EghamJam.

Contributed by @MrTomsWorld on Apr 30, 2017

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All setup for @EghamJam #rjam #BoldportClub

Contributed by @MrTomsWorld on Apr 30, 2017

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Working on a little demo for @EghamJam, I'm using my awesome @boldport TAP and Cordwood puzzle. #BoldportClub

Contributed by @MrTomsWorld on Mar 30, 2017

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I've cut a little acrylic plate for my awesome @boldport #BoldportClub TAP project.

Contributed by @MrTomsWorld on Mar 23, 2017

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Small but beautiful - The TAP

Contributed by Thomas Stratford on Mar 23, 2017

Some pictures of my TAP build - flickr album

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Giving my new #BoldportClub TAP project a quick whirl. @boldport

Contributed by @MrTomsWorld on Mar 21, 2017

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Some #BoldportClub TAP build photos. @boldport

Contributed by @MrTomsWorld on Mar 21, 2017

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My lovely @boldport #BoldportClub TAP project is complete.

Contributed by @MrTomsWorld on Mar 21, 2017

My lovely @boldport #BoldportClub TAP project is complete. https://t.co/XyD6vIvhS1 image

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Getting ready to assemble my next @boldport #BoldportClub project, oh yeah.

Contributed by @MrTomsWorld on Mar 21, 2017

Getting ready to assemble my next @boldport #BoldportClub project, oh yeah. https://t.co/hiKRHrZeZL image

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The 70s called!

Contributed by @boldport on Feb 9, 2017

The 70s called! https://t.co/KveebozCtI #BoldportClub https://t.co/6VFyZ4REFb image

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LEAP#285 The TAP

Contributed by @tardate on Jan 15, 2017

Harking back to an old Boldport project, which harks back to a 1974 Elektor article .. and the main IC (7400 NAND gate) is still available! My full build notes are in the LittleArduinoProjects repo.

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I'm a bit late with pics... my finished #boldportclub project #5 Tap @boldport

Contributed by @herrvonwelt on Jul 31, 2016

I’m a bit late with pics… my finished #boldportclub project #5 Tap @boldport https://t.co/z0Kzama70Q image

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Boldport Club Project 5 - The Tap

Jul 20, 2016

@Loph shared his imgur album of wonderful pictures of the Tap build first image

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#boldport style #soldering #boldportclub

Contributed by @adadnc on Jul 20, 2016

#boldport style #soldering #boldportclub https://t.co/Y2ZBaOJYDa image

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Latest @boldport tap project is here in Germany along with cordwood puzzle #boldportclub

Contributed by @adadnc on Jul 19, 2016

Latest @boldport tap project is here in Germany along with cordwood puzzle #boldportclub https://t.co/FvoCyWofQJ image

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Just got the new kit from @boldport club! Beautiful as usual, Saar. #DIY #boldportclub #kit #maker

Contributed by @donald on Jul 18, 2016

Just got the new kit from @boldport club! Beautiful as usual, Saar. #DIY #boldportclub #kit #maker https://t.co/56QAO6epiE image

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TAP Elektor Article and Schematic

Contributed by @boldport on Jul 5, 2016

The functionality of the circuit is comprehensively and beautifully explained in the original article from Elektor magazine in English, December 1974. Here is the article as a PDF, and it’s really worth reading. Here is the schematic I re-created for the board. magazine

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Supporting resources shared by Club Members for this project..

TAP Elektor Article and Schematic

Contributed by @boldport on Jul 5, 2016